My good high school and college friend, Lisa Simms, sent me a message on facebook just to tell me that I was mentioned in Wikipedia as a notable resident in Spring Valley, California! How funny is this? Here is the link for anyone that wants to see this very quirky bit of information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Valley,_CA
Well, I guess it's official. I'm famous . . . . just kidding.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Mom and Dad 29th Anniversary Video
Hi everyone,
Here is a little video I made for our 29th Anniversary,looking back thru pictures of the past 29 years together, hope you enjoy.
Here is a little video I made for our 29th Anniversary,looking back thru pictures of the past 29 years together, hope you enjoy.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Rankin Highway
Hey guys, I thought this would be great to put on the family blog. Danny and Tyler found this while driving through Texas on their way to Washington. Danny recently sent this to me and I wanted to share it with everyone. This is pretty cool. Danny said he thinks the street was named after us. I won't disagree.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Videos of Darrius and Diontae in the pool
Hi everyone here are some videos of the boys having fun in the pool last year,they can really swim and dive; check them out.
A Song For Kelly
The other day I was listening to one of my favorite bands in the whole world, The Dave Matthews Band. One of the songs that I've come to love the most and actually heard them play live with Wesley in Washington is called "Sister." This is a beautiful song that Dave Matthews wrote for his sister. He may have written this song for his sister, but I would like to dedicate to my sister.
I haven't said it as often as I know I should , but I have thought this often: She is a great mother and a great woman. She tries so hard to be the best she can be at everything she does and I want her to know that I see this; and that we all see this. As her 29th birthday (on April 12th) nears I want to let her know that I'm very proud of her. And I just want her to know that we all believe in her and we know she will get to where she wants to be in life someday.
Sister - Dave Matthews
Below are the lyrics to the song "Sister" by Dave Matthews:
Pass the time with you in mind
It's a rather quiet night
Feel the ground against my back
Counting stars against the black
Thinking bout another day
Wishing I was far away
Whether they were dreams or worries
You were there with me
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister keep me
I hope you always know its true
I would never make it through
We could make the sun go down
Just by walking away
Playing like we used to play
Our kingdom will never go away
Feel you beating in my chest
I'll be dead without
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister will you keep me?
I would never make it through
Hope you always know its true
You could make the heaven's fall
Just by walking away
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister keep me
Kelly you're a beautiful person. We love you very much. Happy early birthday my beaufitul, wonderful, sweet sister.
I haven't said it as often as I know I should , but I have thought this often: She is a great mother and a great woman. She tries so hard to be the best she can be at everything she does and I want her to know that I see this; and that we all see this. As her 29th birthday (on April 12th) nears I want to let her know that I'm very proud of her. And I just want her to know that we all believe in her and we know she will get to where she wants to be in life someday.
Sister - Dave Matthews
Below are the lyrics to the song "Sister" by Dave Matthews:
Pass the time with you in mind
It's a rather quiet night
Feel the ground against my back
Counting stars against the black
Thinking bout another day
Wishing I was far away
Whether they were dreams or worries
You were there with me
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister keep me
I hope you always know its true
I would never make it through
We could make the sun go down
Just by walking away
Playing like we used to play
Our kingdom will never go away
Feel you beating in my chest
I'll be dead without
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister will you keep me?
I would never make it through
Hope you always know its true
You could make the heaven's fall
Just by walking away
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister keep me
Kelly you're a beautiful person. We love you very much. Happy early birthday my beaufitul, wonderful, sweet sister.
Twitter & Facebook?
ATTENTION: Mom and dad, I think this post may be directed more towards you to since neither one of you have a Twitter or Facebook account, YET!
Ok, so Wesley and I have accounts with these two new ways of communication called Facebook and Twitter. Wesley and I just started "twittering" today as a matter of fact. What is Facebook? It is and it isn't what it sounds like. It is like a book with your face on it except it's not that at all. It's this website where people create profile page that basically provides a brief summary of who they are, where they are from, and who they're friends with. You put your "face" or picture on your profile page so that others can see your pretty mug. Or you can put a picture of anything you feel reflects your personality and who you are. Here is a link to my profile pace if you (mom or dad) would like to see what I'm describing to you.
Jon Rankin's Profile | Create Your Badge
Wesley has a profile with Facebook too. We are even friends on Facebook! Everyone in the Oakes family has a profile on Facebook. It's really pretty neat. It's a great way to check in and see what everyone is doing and a great way to let all of your friends know how you are doing and what you're up to. I think it's also a great way for families to connect and talk whenever they want for free!! Oh, I almost forgot. It's also a great way to share your most recent photos with all of your friends at one time. That way you don't have to e-mail everyone you know your vacation photos or holiday photos. All you have to do is post them on your Facebook page and Facebook does the rest.
Now Twitter is a different type of beast. Is a little more advanced than Facebook because it's so new. Like I mentioned before Wesley and I just joined Twitter. Basically, Twitter is a type of, ahh, dare I say it, text messaging update thingy you can do on the Internet or on your phone. What you do when you Twitter is send status updates to all of your friends on Twitter telling them what you are doing in that very moment. That's it. Everyone that is following your Twitter profile will get the update as soon as you post it. It's actually quite ridiculous, but also quite fun. I don't think you would like this one as much, but then again, I think mom and dads might like to know what their kids are doing at every second of the day. I think this might be a great way to check on your kids any where in the world just by following them on Twitter (haha).
All of these new ways of communicating is so crazy and way out there, but this is the new world we live in. We might as well give all of the new toys a try, especially if they are free.
Wesley and I have already Twittered and Facebooked a couple of times today. So, I only have one question for you: Do you want to Twitter or Facebook with us?
Ok, so Wesley and I have accounts with these two new ways of communication called Facebook and Twitter. Wesley and I just started "twittering" today as a matter of fact. What is Facebook? It is and it isn't what it sounds like. It is like a book with your face on it except it's not that at all. It's this website where people create profile page that basically provides a brief summary of who they are, where they are from, and who they're friends with. You put your "face" or picture on your profile page so that others can see your pretty mug. Or you can put a picture of anything you feel reflects your personality and who you are. Here is a link to my profile pace if you (mom or dad) would like to see what I'm describing to you.
Jon Rankin's Profile | Create Your Badge
Wesley has a profile with Facebook too. We are even friends on Facebook! Everyone in the Oakes family has a profile on Facebook. It's really pretty neat. It's a great way to check in and see what everyone is doing and a great way to let all of your friends know how you are doing and what you're up to. I think it's also a great way for families to connect and talk whenever they want for free!! Oh, I almost forgot. It's also a great way to share your most recent photos with all of your friends at one time. That way you don't have to e-mail everyone you know your vacation photos or holiday photos. All you have to do is post them on your Facebook page and Facebook does the rest.
Now Twitter is a different type of beast. Is a little more advanced than Facebook because it's so new. Like I mentioned before Wesley and I just joined Twitter. Basically, Twitter is a type of, ahh, dare I say it, text messaging update thingy you can do on the Internet or on your phone. What you do when you Twitter is send status updates to all of your friends on Twitter telling them what you are doing in that very moment. That's it. Everyone that is following your Twitter profile will get the update as soon as you post it. It's actually quite ridiculous, but also quite fun. I don't think you would like this one as much, but then again, I think mom and dads might like to know what their kids are doing at every second of the day. I think this might be a great way to check on your kids any where in the world just by following them on Twitter (haha).
All of these new ways of communicating is so crazy and way out there, but this is the new world we live in. We might as well give all of the new toys a try, especially if they are free.
Wesley and I have already Twittered and Facebooked a couple of times today. So, I only have one question for you: Do you want to Twitter or Facebook with us?
Pictures of Me
Hi Family! I Have been wanting to make a post for a while, but have just been too tired to do so. Being here in the Cayman Islands has been nice, but it hasn't been a vacation by any means. I'm running more than 80 miles a week. This past week I ran nearly 100 miles. Things are going well for me out here. A lot hasn't been set in stone and I have a feeling that is going to be the case for quite a while. Lets all keep our fingers crossed for now. I know things will eventually work out on their own time. For now here is a picture of my beautiful face here in Cayman. I just took this picture with my iphone. I hope it turned out ok.
